Discourage the sale of "Easter Bunnies"

Boz · April 2009

Make Easter fun for everybun... Discourage the sale of "Easter Bunnies" It's that time again when pet shops fill with lots of cute little Easter bunnies for all the little kids to find in their Easter basket. Who wouldn't want a Easter bunny? What's a better gift then a cute little bunny? Makes the kids happy, right? Every year people buy adorable little Easter Bunnies for their child as a gift for Easter. Soon many children get bored of the bunny and sadly many of these bunnies are dumped at shelters or given a death sentence by being released in the wild. Bunnies are wonderful companions but are certainly not low maintenance. They come with a 7-10+ year commitment requiring proper care, a healthy diet, veterinary care, love and more. This is a commitment many Easter Bunny buyers are not ready to commit to. And in the end, it is the innocent bunny that has to pay the price. I have four of my own rabbits. I could never imagine a kid taking proper care of them and most of the time the parents put the care of the rabbit on the kids. They are a commitment for up to 8-10+ years and require daily care. They are just like a dog or cat. Here's a quick list of regular supplies needed for my rabbits. -Hay -Pellets (as in food) -Litter -Vegetables And some notes: I buy hay in bales and go through about a bale every month in a half. If you don't have access to good farm hay you'll be buying in in the store. That price can add up! I buy two brands of pellets. Dolla has a sensitive stomach and so her and Domino eat a lower protien pellet food. My rabbits get vegetables a few times to almost every night a week (besides Dolla). You might be wondering... If they are so much work, why would I have them? Because they are amazing pets! Marley, my french lop is such a people bunny. She comes when called, follows me around and loves to rest her head on my leg while getting head scratches. All my rabbits beg worse then most dogs I've met. Dolla loves to cuddle, though if she has to sit still for anything other then that she won't! They each have their own personalities. They also keep me sane. When I'm having my bad days how can you not be happy when a big old rabbit comes running at you full charge for treat? Or when a little bunny sticks her head through the cage bars to beg for treats? Or when you get a surprise and find a certain bunny got onto the shelves and knocked everything off (aka Dolla xD). If you or someone you know is really serious about getting a rabbit don't buy from a pet store. Opt to Adopt! Check your local shelters and DO YOUR RESEARCH before adopting so you know what your getting into! It breaks my heart to see "Easter Bunnies" for sale because I know where most of them will end up. Please, help discourage the sale of Easter Bunnies! If you'd like to use my banner in your siggy go ahead! Just use this url: <a href="http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j117/CoolBozPup14/2009/Creations/2009_02_24EasterBunnies.png"; target="_blank" class="bb-url">http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j117/ ... unnies.png</a> If you have any questions feel free to ask or PM me!

Boz · April 2009

Jazz · April 2009

They're cuties <333 -steals- You should name the last one Jazz. chat -coughs-

Boz · April 2009

Psht! I named my fish Jazz. xD

Kholran · April 2009

Aww your bunnies are SO cute! I had a black and white Dutch a few years back (Ferris passed away of natural causes), but my larger dog has a bit too much prey drive to share his home with a bunny now. I worked in Adoptions at the local shelter for about a year and a half, and since I was the only one with rabbit experience, I was nominated to reform the adoption program lol So that's where the vast majority of my experience comes from. I got training from the House Rabbit Society, specialized rabbit vets, long-term rabbit owners, and VSPN (an online school for veterinary continuing education) certification on rabbit behavior and physiology. Great message to get out there, these are definitely NOT 'starter pets' or kids' pets. Are you also familiar with <a href="http://www.makeminechocolate.org"; target="_blank" class="bb-url">http://www.makeminechocolate.org</a>; ? Same message that you're sending, and worth supporting

Berton · April 2009

psst name it Emily cause wheaty isnt a good name for a rabbit

NickelbackLuver · April 2009

I love Marley

And the rest! xDD She just reminds me of a really big version of Gizzy

Boz · April 2009

Kholran wrote:

Are you also familiar with <a href="http://www.makeminechocolate.org"; target="_blank" class="bb-url">http://www.makeminechocolate.org</a>; ? Same message that you're sending, and worth supporting

Yep! I love that site! I got a hoodie from there.

I didn't know if I could post the link here so that's why I didn't. xD

Wheaton wrote:

psst name it Emily cause wheaty isnt a good name for a rabbit

Emily is not a good name for a boy. xDD;

Nickelback__Luver wrote:

I love Marley And the rest! xDD She just reminds me of a really big version of Gizzy

Hehe xD

Boz · April 2009

Can I bump this? xD

MuckyDuckBrendon · April 2009

Something awful happened today.. this person i know.. went out and bought 2 not 1 but 2 lionhead rabbits who are 8wks old she wouldnt get rescues because when their old 'their ugly' but a few years ago she got hamsters the got rehomed within 6months then 2 chistmases ago she got a hedgehog it got rehomed so these babies will too but not before theyve had a litter or two she would only settle for a buck and a doe and she has one hutch her 8yr old cat has had 6 litters her 4yr old cat has had 4 and her ' indoor' cat 'got out' and has has 1 at the age of 18m so i can only imagine the life shes got in store for these babies or if she;ll even keep them because the hedgy wasnt half as much work and it was inside soo yeah Awful

Boz · April 2009

Awww D; She's a classic example of irresponsible. THE RABBITS WILL GROW "OLD AND UGLY" And she may even "set them free" :evil:

MuckyDuckBrendon · April 2009

I know.. i was so upset.. My rabbit is a year old and although the bills are a bit expensive im now looking in to getting him a friend.. which i think he'll really like because he loves the other animals but they're all too scared of him it wont be right away but he'll get one eventually

, I just know these poor babies will get rehomed though, she breeds soo much me and my mum are accually saying theres gonna be kittens in 5-6 weeks and thats like breeding your 8week old cat or your 8 week old dog Rabbits are just the same, Why treat them any differant (well, exept for the veg, lol)

DiamondPuppy0809 · April 2009

Your bunnies are so cute, Zob.

;D I can't believe how some people can have so many pets and be able to give them all up and breed them like puppy mills do. ;_; It's so sad. My Remi bunny is doing pretty good, and we introduced him to my sister's bunny (whom we got in February) and they love each other. We took them outside to meet and I was so happy Remi didn't get all mad about Milo (the other bun) being with us. xD I'm thinking of getting a female for Remi once he's neutered (because I don't really want another male). But, he has to be neutered BECAUSE I am not going to look after baby bunnies that I don't have time to right now. Plus, I have no clue what mix Remi is; the world doesn't need more mixed breed baby bunnies. ;D

kimyo · April 2009

The store near where I live is buying at least 50 bunnies for Easter. *shrugs* They did have a cat (unwanted) come into their store during "Chick Days". That was bad. xD

Boz · April 2009

MuckyDuckBrendon - What's your rabbit's name?

Bills do get rather crazy. I always look for good prices while getting what I want. What's your biggest expense? Maybe I can help you find stuff for cheaper. xD Garfieldz Gal - Thanks!

Yeah, no baby bunnies. xD Dolla and Domino are friendly bunnies, so when I bond them with my new guy I think I won't have many problems. He was with another bunny when he came into the shelter so I think he'll be happy to have company!

Just have to wait another month! He was neutered a month ago but he could still get my two unspayed females pregnant! :O It's best to wait 2 months. Rather not risk it! kimyo - Awww That's sad. D; I remember one year at one of our pet stores, they had about that many. They had these big display glass cages with about 15 baby bunnies in each one and they had one up front and two more in the back.

MuckyDuckBrendon · April 2009

Boz wrote:

MuckyDuckBrendon - What's your rabbit's name? Bills do get rather crazy. I always look for good prices while getting what I want. What's your biggest expense? Maybe I can help you find stuff for cheaper. xD

Trigger; AKA; Trig-Bomm-Diggidy.. lol Id say pellets or injections < just cus theyre all at once though lucky i live near a store that sells Wagg rabbit pellets for £10 ($15-20) but.. you get 10kg, soo much better than musli, he was a major problem select feeder :O Piccies : <img src="http://i445.photobucket.com/albums/qq174/MuckyArt/Trigger.png"; alt="http://i445.photobucket.com/albums/qq174/MuckyArt/Trigger.png"; class="bb-image" /> <img src="http://i445.photobucket.com/albums/qq174/MuckyArt/323753229a7987148644l.jpg"; alt="http://i445.photobucket.com/albums/qq174/MuckyArt/323753229a7987148644l.jpg"; class="bb-image" />

Boz · April 2009

OMG he's way adorable!

Injections?

AlmaLacey · April 2009

I know how this is..I have mice (4) people don't understand how much love and care they need. I even have my own pedigree on my micessss

Boz · April 2009

Alma Lacey wrote:

I know how this is..I have mice (4) people don't understand how much love and care they need. I even have my own pedigree on my micessss

I have gerbils. I love them! So I know what you mean about people not understanding! They just call vermin or whatever and think they don't need any care or love whatsoever.

MuckyDuckBrendon · April 2009

Boz wrote:

OMG he's way adorable! Injections?

Thankies >< -cuddles trigg- Mixamytosis and another one they are £22 each :O

Boz · April 2009

MuckyDuckBrendon wrote:

Boz wrote:

OMG he's way adorable! Injections?

 Thankies >< -cuddles trigg- Mixamytosis and another one they are £22 each :O

o.o what are they for?

MuckyDuckBrendon · April 2009

Its like dog vaccines, just help fight illnesses

Jazz · April 2009

Boz wrote:

Alma Lacey wrote:

I know how this is..I have mice (4) people don't understand how much love and care they need. I even have my own pedigree on my micessss

 I have gerbils. I love them! So I know what you mean about people not understanding! They just call vermin or whatever and think they don't need any care or love whatsoever.

I know what you mean too xD I'm an avid rat person and when I start to talk about my baby Jasper people are always like "ewww. Why would you want a rat?" I'm like, where do I begin? xD

Boz · April 2009

MuckyDuckBrendon wrote:

Its like dog vaccines, just help fight illnesses

OHH! Your in the UK right? That's right they need vaccines there. I forgot about that!

Boz · April 2009

Jazz wrote:

Boz wrote:

Alma Lacey wrote:

I know how this is..I have mice (4) people don't understand how much love and care they need. I even have my own pedigree on my micessss

 I have gerbils. I love them! So I know what you mean about people not understanding! They just call vermin or whatever and think they don't need any care or love whatsoever.

 I know what you mean too xD I'm an avid rat person and when I start to talk about my baby Jasper people are always like "ewww. Why would you want a rat?" I'm like, where do I begin? xD

I know! They just think of wild rats and the thing is is they are so different then domestic rats. They are SUPER friendly and make great pets!

MuckyDuckBrendon · April 2009

Boz wrote:

MuckyDuckBrendon wrote:

Its like dog vaccines, just help fight illnesses

 OHH! Your in the UK right? That's right they need vaccines there. I forgot about that!

Yah >< lol

AlmaLacey · April 2009

My mice are my babies... Petco gave me a male(I only wanted females) SOOO...now I'm going to have a bunch of baby mice - I have four females and one male

I've had three of the females for about 7 months and the other two I got 2 weeks ago.

Boz · April 2009

Oh boy! Have you ever had mice babies before?

AlmaLacey · April 2009

nope - I've been reading like crazy I bought another cage for the boy but they told me I can't put him with other males...so Idk he's lonely now. since I'm guessing they are all prego I bought fake milk and feeders just incase - you never know if they can take the all on.. I read they could have anywhere from 1 - 10 so I'm very nervous. All four of them look like they swallowed a golf ball. :( Now I have to find homes for them all (that won't feed them to snakes.)

Boz · April 2009

Alma Lacey wrote:

nope - I've been reading like crazy I bought another cage for the boy but they told me I can't put him with other males...so Idk he's lonely now. since I'm guessing they are all prego I bought fake milk and feeders just incase - you never know if they can take the all on.. I read they could have anywhere from 1 - 10 so I'm very nervous. All four of them look like they swallowed a golf ball. :( Now I have to find homes for them all (that won't feed them to snakes.)

I don't know for sure but I would think that the females would have to be separated otherwise you could risk the other females killing each others babies. But I don't know a lot about mice pregnancies. If you need help feel free to ask! I know lots about gerbils and they do have some similarities. I'm not sure if males can with eachother or not. I think you'd have to maybe to a split-cage intro to pair him up. If I were you, I'd be nervous too!

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